The National Grocers Association has announced promotions for three key senior staff executives... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
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Leaders, innovators and industry stalwarts were among those who died in 2023, with their peers remembering their professional contributions and impact on the produce industry... Read More
- Dec 29, 2023
- Obituary , People , Year in Produce
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has inducted Gary Wishnatzki into its hall of fame for his innovations in the berry industry... Read More
- Dec 19, 2023
- Strawberries , Florida , People
Baldor Specialty Foods President Michael Muzyk received the New York Produce Show’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 6, prior to a ribbon cutting to open the show’s exhibition hall... Read More
Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada's most accomplished women entrepreneurs... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- People , Sustainability
The Giant Co. has named Brian Lorenz as vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as vice president of the mid-Atlantic division, both effective Nov. 27... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- People , Produce Retail
The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization... Read More
Reed will report to CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden and will be responsible for the financial accountability of the company... Read More
- Nov 07, 2023
- People , Produce Retail
The commission says the new direction is "focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager... Read More
- Oct 30, 2023
- Avocados , California , Produce Marketing , People
We want to see your produce costumes this Halloween. Be inspired by Rob White and Brian Dey... Read More
- Oct 26, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , People
The Carlisle, Pa.-based company has named Rebecca Lupfer chief financial officer and Dave Lessard senior vice president of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution... Read More
- Oct 13, 2023
- Produce Retail , People
The Packer and PMG invite attendees of IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show to join us Oct. 20, as we present this year’s Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year awards... Read More
- Oct 09, 2023
- Awards , People , Global Produce and Floral Show
Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired... Read More
- Oct 04, 2023
- Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People
This column is from the September-October issue of PMG magazine. .. Read More
- Oct 03, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , People , Produce Retail
Marianne Santo, three-time president of Eastern Produce Council and senior category manager of produce and floral at Wakefern Food Corp., died Sept. 24... Read More
- Sep 26, 2023
- People , Produce Retail , Obituary
NEW YORK — We saw a human-size eggplant mascot, heard a Michelin-starred celebrity chef talk about mushrooms as a center-plate dish and much more at this year’s Plant Based World Expo at the Javits Center in Manhattan... Read More
- Sep 19, 2023
- People , PMG Produce Market Trends
The Bakersfield, Calif.-based company has hired Dave Moore to manage relationships with existing western U.S. customers as well as develop new business in all channels... Read More
- Aug 29, 2023
- People , Western (U.S.)
The Kansas City, Mo.-based software solution provider works with independent grocers’ produce departments across North America... Read More
- Aug 24, 2023
- People , Produce Retail , Produce Tech
Catch a glimpse of who was there and what it all looked like just before the New England Produce Council's 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino... Read More
- Aug 22, 2023
- New England Produce Council , People
Following an afternoon of data-rich programming, the first day of USApple’s Outlook 2023 conference at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago concluded with The Packer presenting Mike Preacher the Apple Person of the Year award. .. Read More
Expect to see some new faces on New England Produce Council’s two boards: the executive board and board of directors... Read More
- Aug 07, 2023
- Northeast (U.S.) , People , New England Produce Council
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14. .. Read More
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Dana Barnett rolled his shopping cart by the blueberries at The Giant Co.’s produce department, pausing to lean toward Produce Manager Breanna “Bre” Norris... Read More
- Aug 02, 2023
- Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People